Cost of living in Portugal compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (£7) | £10 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£5.71) | £5.86 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (£2.49) | £3.32 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (£0.57) | £0.82 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (£1.85) | £2.48 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (£1.23) | £1.93 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (£3.59) | £4.44 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (£1.18) | £1.95 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (£0.90) | £0.79 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (£0.82) | £1.68 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.32 (£3.75) | £8 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (£1.69) | £1.95 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (£0.82) | £0.91 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (£987) | £1,807 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €741 (£644) | £1,101 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (£103) | £145 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (£646) | £1,121 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (£435) | £1,034 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (£75) | £100 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (£25) | £22 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (£328) | £318 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (£104) | £76 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £12 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (£64) | £69 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (£27) | £33 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (£68) | £77 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (£70) | £75 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,997 (£22,588) | £20,042 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (£1.27) | £1.15 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£31) | £88 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.35 (£4.65) | £3.27 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (£40) | £82 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (£2.74) | £3.51 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (£3.21) | £1.58 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (£3.07) | £3.20 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (£1.06) | £1.88 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (£1.64) | £1.43 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (£12) | £13 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (£24) | £30 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £19 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (£35) | £135 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (£36) | £57 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (£2.64) | £3.29 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (£1.55) | £4.60 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (£431) | £428 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.30 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (£35) | £34 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (£4.22) | £12 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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